Contact Housing Authority of Fort Worth
- Phone
- (817) 333-3400
- Office
- 1407 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
VoucherMatch is not the housing authority and does not take applications or hold a waiting list. Applications, status checks and portal logins go through the office above.
Section 8 waiting list
Waitlist closedChecked October 7, 2026
FWHS says it is not currently accepting Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list applications. Existing applicants can update their address in the Applicant Portal. New applicants can check the affordable properties linked from the official page; those are separate housing opportunities, not an open HCV list.
- Ask which lists are open. Vouchers, public housing and any project-based buildings each keep their own list, and you can be on more than one.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. Income is verified before any assistance is offered.
- Keep your mailing address, phone and email current with the office. Authorities remove applicants who do not answer an update letter.
Section 8 income limits in Tarrant County (FY2026)
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Tarrant County that is $55,150 a year for a family of four, about $4,590 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $110,300.
| Household size | Extremely low | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,800 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,150 | $70,600 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,650 | $79,450 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,150 | $88,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,000 | $102,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,400 | $109,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,800 | $116,500 |
Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. Federal rules generally require at least 75% of admissions from the waiting list each year to be extremely low income families. This does not predict selection or waiting time. For a family of four here, that threshold is $33,100 or less.
Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the income limit is only one part of eligibility and does not guarantee admission.
Compare your household income with Section 8 limits and see how monthly income becomes an annual estimate.
Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, huduser.gov.
HUD rent benchmarks in Tarrant County
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,461 | $1,315 to $1,607 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,481 | $1,333 to $1,629 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,745 | $1,571 to $1,920 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,284 | $2,056 to $2,512 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,866 | $2,579 to $3,153 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Tarrant County is $1,745. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,571 to $1,920, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
Voucher-friendly listings in Tarrant County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the phone number for Housing Authority of Fort Worth?
- The main office number HUD lists for Housing Authority of Fort Worth is (817) 333-3400. The office is at 1407 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
- Does Housing Authority of Fort Worth have Section 8?
- Yes. HUD reports that Housing Authority of Fort Worth administers 6,430 Housing Choice Vouchers. It also runs 16 public housing apartments, which have a separate waiting list.
- Is the Housing Authority of Fort Worth Section 8 waiting list open?
- At our last check (October 7, 2026), the voucher waiting list was closed to new applications. FWHS says it is not currently accepting Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list applications. Existing applicants can update their address in the Applicant Portal. New applicants can check the affordable properties linked from the official page; those are separate housing opportunities, not an open HCV list. Lists open and close with little notice, so confirm with the office before you plan around it.
- What is the income limit for Section 8 in Tarrant County?
- For FY2026, HUD's very low income limit in Tarrant County is $55,150 a year for a family of four. A household generally has to be at or below that line to qualify for a voucher, and most new vouchers go to households at or below the extremely low income limit.
- How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Tarrant County?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Tarrant County is $1,745 a month, rent and utilities together. That is a county benchmark, not an adopted payment standard or your subsidy. Ask Housing Authority of Fort Worth for the schedule that applies to your program, address and bedroom size; ZIP-based schedules, exceptions and Moving to Work policies can differ. Your household calculation, tenant-paid utilities and the agency's rent review also matter.
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